Castello Lukeba
RBL
Center Back
Ball-Playing Center Back
Dec 17, 2002 (23)
Left
6'0"
161 lb
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2026/2027 Bundesliga
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2026/2027 Bundesliga
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Finds bench role
Lukeba (adductor) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen.
Analysis: Lukeba came through Friday's final training session sufficiently for manager Ole Werner to include him among the substitutes after three consecutive absences caused by the adductor issue, with the club opting against taking any unnecessary risks given the importance of the matches ahead. The center-back has been one of Leipzig's most reliable defensive presences this season, starting 22 of his 23 appearances, and his presence on the bench offers a valuable option for a side heading into a crucial top-of-the-table fixture. His completion of a full session on Thursday had been an encouraging sign, and his return to the starting lineup is expected to follow imminently once coach Ole Werner is fully satisfied the adductor issue has settled.
Late call against Leverkusen
Lukeba (adductor) returned to full team training Thursday after participating in the majority of sessions throughout the week, and is a late call for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen, according to coach Ole Werner.
Analysis: Lukeba's progression through the week is an encouraging sign after the adductor issue kept him sidelined for three consecutive matches. Coach Ole Werner will wait until Friday's final training session before making a definitive call on his availability for what is a crucial top-of-the-table fixture. The center-back has been one of Leipzig's most reliable defensive presences this season, starting 22 of his 23 appearances, making his potential return a significant boost at both ends of a demanding week. His ability to complete a full session Thursday suggests he is closing in on full fitness, though the club will not take any unnecessary risks given the importance of the matches ahead. A return for the Leverkusen fixture would give manager Ole Werner a key defensive option as Leipzig push through the final stretch of Bundesliga campaign.
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